Dauna vs Melvyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dauna

Girl #66,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, first light of day"

Origin: Old English dagian

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,744
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Daun, Dawn

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dauna Rank #66,744
Melvyn Rank #37,985

Melvyn is more popular, ranked #37985 vs #66744 for Dauna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dauna ___

  • Dauna Marie
  • Dauna Elizabeth
  • Dauna Lee
  • Dauna Rose
  • Dauna Elaine

Melvyn ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dauna or Melvyn more popular?

Melvyn is more popular, ranked #37985 compared to Dauna at #66744 in the United States.

What do Dauna and Melvyn mean?

Dauna means "dawn, first light of day" (Old English dagian origin).

Are Dauna and Melvyn boy or girl names?

Dauna is primarily a girl name. Melvyn is primarily a boy name.

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